Xabia or Javea is a small coastal town offering a cool holiday atmosphere. Javea is in Comarca of Marina Alta, in the province of Alicante, Valencia, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. It is situated between La Nao and the San Antonio points and enjoys the shelter of Mount Montgo. The residents are welcoming and friendly.
This seaside resort and market town have become immensely popular over the years. Half of the residents and over two-thirds of annual visitors are foreigners. Properties are in demand, but you’ll find plenty of diverse types for sale through local estate agents, banks, or sold privately by owners.
Javea is within easy driving distance of both Alicante and Valencia airports, with dozens of daily flights to and from airports around the UK. Cheap air tickets are available from various airports, ranging from as little as around fifty euros for tourists from the UK. Below are some of the fantastic highlights of Javea.
History and culture
If you are looking for a unique and educative holiday, then Javea is ideal for you. Javea is rich in history, and it is evident in its architecture. The San Bartolome church is an example of ancient gothic architecture. The Soler Blasco’ museum in the old part of Javea offers a plethora of information about Iberian history.
Visitors can also enjoy architecture from the view of Tosca stones porticoes, gothic bay windows, balcony railings, and wrought iron window bars.
Beaches
A holiday in Javea on Spain’s beautiful Costa Blanca means basking by the sea while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere around the ocean. The coastline offers access to several bays, each with a sandy beach. The Arenal area has palm trees, play areas for children, a space dedicated to sports, and plenty of bars and restaurants. Many bars and restaurants offer all kinds of specialty seafood locally caught.
Sports
If you are a sports person and want to tour a place that offers sporting activities, consider a holiday in Javea. Javea has excellent facilities for fishing and sea sport. Tourists can enjoy all types of sea sports, including sailing, scuba diving, water skiing, windsurfing, and fishing. Also, there are several sports clubs where you can enrol and enjoy horse-riding, cycling, volleyball, and tennis.
Cuisine
The cuisine in the Costa Blanca contains delicacies from land and the Mediterranean Sea. The Costa Blanca is rich in fish, vegetables, olive oil, rice, and fruits, which are used to prepare delicious and healthy dishes. You will also enjoy the local selection of wine.
Shopping And Markets
Javea is also a wonderful place to go shopping. The town boosts a large daily indoor market that sells local products. Tourists can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and fresh fish. There are many small independent shops and boutiques, as well as larger stores and well stocked supermarkets selling local produce and imported British-style foods.
In summary, Javea is a fantastic holiday destination and a popular choice for retirees. Whether you visit the area for a short or extended period, you will not be disappointed!
